Fishing at
West Medical Lake Spokane County

West Medical Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Spokane County, Washington. At an elevation of 2427 ft. and 205.8 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brown trout and rainbow trout. West Medical Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Brown Trout
Lake Size: 205.8 acres
Elevation: 2427 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
West Medical Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

West Medical Lake Stocking Reports

West Medical Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and brown trout. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 4 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow and brown trout at an average of 0.5 lbs. In the past, West Medical Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow and brown trout averaging 0.59 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 15, 2024 250 Rainbow @ 2.5lbs
March 11, 2024 5002 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 28, 2023 205 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 24, 2023 250 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 22, 2023 5255 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 28, 2022 200 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 28, 2022 250 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 15, 2022 5001 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 13, 2021 200 Brown Trout @ 3.33lbs
March 16, 2021 450 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
December 4, 2020 200 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 19, 2020 250 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 16, 2020 2702 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
March 16, 2020 2296 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 6, 2017 200 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 5, 2017 500 Rainbow @ 4lbs
March 14, 2017 10004 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 25, 2016 1255 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 18, 2016 17 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 11, 2016 1876 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 6, 2016 901 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
March 31, 2016 8162 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
March 22, 2016 150 Rainbow @ 2.13lbs


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West Medical Lake Map

West Medical Lake Fish Species

West Medical Lake provides good opportunities for brown trout and rainbow trout.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brown trout
Rainbow trout

West Medical Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at West Medical Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Brown trout is also a popular species to fish for at West Medical Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

West Medical Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At West Medical Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Popular baits used include power bait and worms for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and trolling are the common and successful methods used at West Medical Lake to catch rainbow trout.


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